Position Title : Disability Support Worker Employment Type : Casual Location : Geelong, VIC

Position Purpose The Disability Support Worker (DSW) plays a vital role in empowering participants to live independent, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual support plans, promoting choice, dignity, and rights, and supporting participants to achieve their personal goals within the NDIS framework.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Support & Daily Living

- Provide personal care assistance including showering, toileting, grooming, dressing, and continence support.
- Support participants with medication administration in accordance with policies, training, and individual care plans.
- Assist with daily living activities to build independence and life skills.
- Support community access and participation in social, recreational, and skill-building activities.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

- Monitor participants’ physical and emotional wellbeing and promptly report any changes, incidents, or concerns.
- Follow all manual handling, infection control, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for participants.

Support Plans & Documentation

- Implement and follow individualised support plans, including Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), Occupational Therapy (OT) reports, and Mealtime Management Plans.
- Complete accurate and timely shift notes, progress notes, and incident reports in line with organisational and NDIS requirements.





Household & Meal Support

- Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation while adhering to dietary requirements and mealtime management guidelines.
- Support participants with household tasks as required.

Communication & Teamwork

- Communicate effectively and respectfully with participants, families, team members, supervisors, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in team meetings and mandatory training to support continuous career development.

Essential Requirements

- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Disability, or a related field (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience supporting individuals living with disabilities (preferred).
- Ability to work a rotating roster including mornings, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, and public holidays.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centred, rights-based support.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Working with children check (WWCC)
- NDIS worker orientation modules

Job Types : Part-time, Casual

Pay: $37.00 - $47.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 38 per week

Education :

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Experience :

- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS worker screening check (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Geelong)
🏢 Minka Blue
📍 Geelong